turkey management zone · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Turkey Zone 5
Wisconsin, United States
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About Turkey Zone 5
Turkey Zone 5 is a turkey management zone in Wisconsin, United States, set by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 12,414 km² (4,793 mi²). Towns inside it include Marinette, Merrill, Antigo and Peshtigo.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Wild turkey.
- Unit code
- 5
- Area
- 12,414 km²
- Area (miles)
- 4,793 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,646 km² of public or protected land inside it, 29% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 09 Eastern | 1,173 | 9% |
| Marinette County | 925 | 7% |
| Langlade County | 530 | 4% |
| Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | 312 | 3% |
| Lincoln County | 157 | 1% |
| Florence County | 139 | 1% |
| Oconto County | 133 | 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 132 | 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 194 | 2% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wild turkey | Sep 12, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 17, 2027 to Apr 18, 2027 | bearded source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 21, 2027 to Apr 27, 2027 | bearded source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 28, 2027 to May 4, 2027 | bearded source |
| Wild turkey | May 5, 2027 to May 11, 2027 | bearded source |
| Wild turkey | May 12, 2027 to May 18, 2027 | bearded source |
| Wild turkey | May 19, 2027 to May 25, 2027 | bearded source |
| Wild turkey | May 26, 2027 to Jun 1, 2027 | bearded source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- 119 - Northern Forest Zone (deer management unit)
- 123 - Northern Forest Zone (deer management unit)
- 125 - Northern Forest Zone (deer management unit)
- 126 - Northern Forest Zone (deer management unit)
- Zone A (ruffed grouse management zone)
- Bear Zone B (hounds allowed) (bear management zone)
- Bear Zone C (no hounds) (bear management zone)
- Central Farmland Zone (deer management zone)
- Langlade - Central Farmland Zone (deer management unit)
- Marinette - Central Farmland Zone (deer management unit)
- Menominee Reservation - Central Farmland Zone (deer management unit)
- Northern Zone (cottontail rabbit management zone)
- Northern Zone (ducks and coots) (duck zone)
- Northern Zone (geese) (goose zone)
- Northern Forest Zone (deer management zone)
- Oconto - Central Farmland Zone (deer management unit)
What HuntGrid shows for Turkey Zone 5
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Turkey Zone 5 (turkey management zone)?
About 12,414 km² (4,793 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Turkey Zone 5?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,646 km² of public or protected land, 29% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 09 Eastern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Turkey Zone 5?
This page lists 8 seasons a person has checked against Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Turkey Zone 5?
In the same unit system: Turkey Zone 2, Turkey Zone 3, Turkey Zone 4 and Turkey Zone 7.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Licence: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (published with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.